Information Bulletin
For immediate release

Saanich, BC – Residents looking for a meaningful way to get involved in their community are invited to apply for appointments to several boards, committees and foundations that help guide important decisions and services in Saanich and across the region. Applications are now being accepted for 2027 appointments.

Each year, Saanich Council appoints community members to volunteer positions that bring local perspectives, professional expertise and lived experience to matters ranging from urban design and development to heritage conservation, libraries and youth services. These appointments provide residents with an opportunity to contribute to decisions that help shape the community's future.

Applications are currently being accepted for the following volunteer appointments. Learn more about them at Saanich.ca/committees.

• Advisory Design Panel, which advises Council and the Director of Planning on the design merits of plans supporting specific public and private development applications and is seeking architects, landscape architects as well as community representatives;

• Board of Variance, an independent body that considers variances to the requirements of the Saanich Zoning Bylaw where compliance with the bylaw may cause a person undue hardship;

• Board of Cemetery Trustees of Greater Victoria, which helps oversee the governance of Royal Oak Burial Park;

• Greater Victoria Public Library Board, which provides strategic leadership for the regional library system;

• Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Committee, which aims to educate and advocate for options to address the challenges and shortfalls facing youth and families who have had contact with the justice system; and

• Saanich Heritage Foundation, which is a registered non-profit society that promotes the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of buildings, structures, and land located in the District of Saanich that have been designated as Municipal Heritage Sites by Saanich Council.

Whether you're a professional looking to share your expertise, a community-minded resident interested in local decision-making or someone passionate about preserving local heritage and supporting community services, there are a variety of opportunities to get involved.

HOW TO APPLY: Saanich residents interested in being considered for an appointment must apply online by submitting a completed Appointment Form and resume at Saanich.ca/committees If you have questions or need assistance with your application, contact the Legislative Services Division at 250-475-5501.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026.

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